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- Othelllo 1.2
- Copyright 1994 DDC Software
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- Programmed by:
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- Steve Doggart
- Jack Freelander
- Pete Johnson
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- Ansi Menu 1.2
- &
- Graphics 1.2
- Documentation
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- Thank you for trying Othelllo 1.2! Othelllo is a mouse driven
- strategy game for DOS allowing from 1 to 6 players.
-
- REQUIREMENTS:
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- IBM or compatible computer.
- VGA or EGA monitor (VGA suggested).
- Microsoft compatible mouse.
- 390K Free RAM
-
- INCLUDED FILES:
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- OTHELLLO.EXE -Ansi Menu
- GRAPHICS.EXE -Graphics
- COMPUTER.EXE -Computer Levels
- OTHELLLO.CFG -Configuration file for OTHELLLO
- OTHELLLO.DAT -Communication between GRAPHICS & OTHELLLO
- VER.DAT -Communication between COMPUTER & OTHELLLO
- CBOARD.DAT -Communication between GRAPHICS & COMPUTER
- ABOUT.DOC -How to play Othello
- OTHELLLO.DOC -This file
- REGISTER.DOC -How to register
- COMPUTER.DOC -Discription of computer levels
- FILE_ID.DIZ -BBS Discription
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- Please do not remove or edit any of these files. When running
- othelllo, make sure the above files are in the current directory.
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- COMPATABITY:
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- Othelllo is split into three main sections: Ansi Menu
- (OTHELLLO.EXE), Graphical Board (GRAPHICS.EXE), and Computer Artificial
- Intelligence (AI) (COMPUTER.EXE). All three of these sections are designed
- to be completely interchangeable with future versions. For instance if you
- like this version of COMPUTER and GRAPHICS but you like a newer version's
- OTHELLLO.EXE, just put the three that you like together in the same
- directory, and it will work fine. When registering, if you want more
- computer versions but don't want any other benefits, just register
- COMPUTER.EXE! Because the files are interchangeable, on the Ansi Menu at
- the begginning of the game, there is a window that displays the version
- and name of these three exe's at the bottom left.
- Note: This system will only work with files version 1.2 and
- higher. You may not insert a 1.0 file in this version.
- Also: COMPUTER.EXE is not manditory... GRAPHICS.EXE has a built-in
- computer version which is activated when COMPUTER.EXE does not exist.
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- UPGRADES FROM 1.0:
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- The Ansi Menu for 1.2 is quite upgraded. The window on the right
- displaying the current settings is constantly updated. The window at the
- bottom has been added to inform you of the current versions of GRAPHICS,
- COMPUTER and ANSI (see COMPATABILITY). And of course the mouse has been
- added in order to allow quicker access to menus.
- The Graphics Board has been upgraded in many ways. First, it
- loads the graphics of the board quicker. Also, when using POSSIBLE MOVE,
- the mouse cursor no longer flickers. When quitting, an "ARE YOU SURE?"
- window is displayed. Also is the erratic play option, when this button is
- pressed, the game will allow any move to be valid providing there is no
- piece occupying that square. The computer will now also display a "Game Over"
- window when the appropriate time comes. When a player must pass his turn
- because there are no possible moves, a "Player x Must Pass <OK>" window
- is displayed.
- Computer AI is completely new. In 1.0 it was built-in to
- GRAPHICS, but now it is external. This allows you to choose which
- computer AI you find most challenging and use that rather than be stuck
- with the built-in. You can however still use the built-in Computer AI by
- deleting or renaming COMPUTER.EXE (the built-in is quicker, but not as
- intelligent). The Artificial Intelligence used for this Version uses a new
- set of filters to place strategic values on the board locations thereby
- yeilding a more strategic move rather than "Where can I get the most
- peices" type move. We personally find it much more challenging.
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- USAGE:
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- To run Othelllo, execute OTHELLLO.EXE in the appropriate
- directory. Providing your computer meets the requirements and all of the
- files are intact, there should be no problems.
-
- The Ansi Menu will display the main menu, use the mouse or arrow
- keys to highlight the desired option. The options are as follows:
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- Start Game- Choose this to begin the game with the currently set
- options.
- Players- When choosen, a sub menu will be displayed. On this menu
- select the desired player(1-6). And a menu with
- the options "Human, Computer, None" will be
- displayed. This will set the value of the chosen
- player. There must be at least 2 players set to
- Human or Computer for it to work. (Yes you can
- watch the computer play against itself.)
- Board Size- Choose this option to set the size of the board.
- Othello accepts board sizes ranging from 4 to 100.
- Colors- This allows you to set the desired colors for the
- foreground and background of the board when you
- begin the game.
- About- If you are unfamiliar with the game of Othello, this
- explains the rules and strategies of the game.
- Quit- This of course quits the game.
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- Once you have choosen Start Game, the othelllo game board will be
- displayed. At this point, move the cursor over the square you wish to move
- at with the mouse and click to move. The current player is shown by a
- depressed button with the player's number in the upper right corner of the
- screen. If there is no possible move for the current player, the computer
- will automatically skip the player's turn and go to the next player.
- To the right are some buttons, they are as follows:
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- *LOAD- This loads a saved a game
- *SAVE- This saves the current game
- QUIT- This quits the game and returns you to DOS. (You may also press
- the escape key to activate this option.)
- RESTART- This will return you to the main menu.
- *BESTMOVE- When you press this, the computer will automatically
- move for the current player.
- POSSIBLE MOVE- While this is depressed, the mouse cursor becomes
- a "P" when over a square which is a possible move for the
- current player.
- *ERRATIC PLAY- While this is depressed, the computer will allow the
- players to take any move providing it is not already occupied
- by a player's piece.
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- * These are options available only when registered.
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- That's it! Enjoy the game. Also read COMPUTER.DOC for a description
- of the computer version levels. Register benefits and order form are located
- in the REGISTER.DOC file. If you have any questions comments or suggestions
- PLEASE send us a letter to the same address as to register, Thank you.
-
- -DDC Software
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- If you would like more tips on strategy or are interested in playing in
- tournaments, write to:
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- United States Othello Association
- P.O. Box 342
- Falls Church, VA 22046
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